A Defender 90 pick up has come up for sale not to far from me, I've never had one before so I'm going to look at it tonight and possibly buy it if it's decent and we can work out a good price. Going to be taking a mate along who's got a Defender and know's what to look for.

It's a 1987, 114k miles, 9 months mot, 1 month tax, 200tdi engine. Below from the advert:-

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If I was you I'd join http://www.defender2.co.uk/forum/ and ask on there

Always fancied one myself but having had a loaner and been in a mates not sure I could live with one day to day  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

muddywheels wrote:

If I was you I'd join http://www.defender2.co.uk/forum/ and ask on there

Always fancied one myself but having had a loaner and been in a mates not sure I could live with one day to day

I don't want to incase the seller is a member on there

Yes the are a bit of an acquired taste, but I've never had one so need to scratch that itch. Luckily it won't be a daily, more of an option when I want to remind myself that car's have come a long way, and that my daily driver van isn't so bad afterall  Current: 06 RR Sport HSE TDV6, Bonatti grey, black leather. Defender 90 pick up. Vito 110cdi

Previous: Mercedes CLS, BMW 330cd M sport, Nissan 200sx, Impreza STi, EP3 Civic Type R

Depends on price but 90/110 Defenders are generally priced on condition not on year, one thing I will say the arches are either too big or have been relocated higher to accomodate bigger wheels and those D1 wheels are too small which unless the speedo cable has been changed will give you a higher speed reading than you are actually going, See my gallery for a pic of mine to get an eye for the proportions

Looks like a bodge.
Possibly a non coiler converted to coil.

I have driven loads of them, cramped unless you are vertically challenged. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Looks fine, not keen on the arches or Disco alloys but they are easy to sort.

Disco 200 is a good and well proven conversion (and a billion times better than the old Turbo diesel)

Certainly not a non coiler converted - so dont worry there (I think its the tasty arches possibly giving that impression!).

Value wise really does depend on how solid it is. Check the chassis and bulkhead carefully. If solid I'd pay £3000 for it and budget a few pounds to sort the wheels and arches.

If rotten run away (and dont trust the description, check for rust yourself!).

Also check the engine number is on the block and has been updated on the V5.

If you need anymore PM or email me jeremy.jackson@hadleygreen.co.uk (I've got one or two Defenders )

for me he says he gone to the trouble of replacing the engine (and wire brushing and sealing chassis) but then couldnt be bothered sorting out a wire or hose he says he caught putting it in and the quick easy fix for the thermostat gauge that is quick and easy and cheap but hasnt done

makes me wonder what else he hasnt bothered with
also somethng really off with thoose wheels looks like it would roll over haha only the dead truely know peace,
Bootneck its not a job its a way of life!

There's a few of us who've had that itch! Sound advice from Jeremy.

Mine was once upon a time very similar to the one you're going to look at, although 309Tdi.it was a Caledonian Blue basic pickup on white steel wheels.

James

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Gary wrote:

Depends on price but 90/110 Defenders are generally priced on condition not on year, one thing I will say the arches are either too big or have been relocated higher to accomodate bigger wheels and those D1 wheels are too small which unless the speedo cable has been changed will give you a higher speed reading than you are actually going, See my gallery for a pic of mine to get an eye for the proportions

They look like after market arches, i spy some rivet holes along the top edge of them whereas your lower ones are smooth and much lower. The wheels do look like smarties in thoese arches

SRE wrote:

Looks like a bodge.
Possibly a non coiler converted to coil.

I have driven loads of them, cramped unless you are vertically challenged.

Luckily for me I'm 5 foot 9 so never had the problem of being to tall for anything

Jeremy @ Hadley Green LR wrote:

Looks fine, not keen on the arches or Disco alloys but they are easy to sort.

Disco 200 is a good and well proven conversion (and a billion times better than the old Turbo diesel)

Certainly not a non coiler converted - so dont worry there (I think its the tasty arches possibly giving that impression!).

Value wise really does depend on how solid it is. Check the chassis and bulkhead carefully. If solid I'd pay £3000 for it and budget a few pounds to sort the wheels and arches.

If rotten run away (and dont trust the description, check for rust yourself!).

Also check the engine number is on the block and has been updated on the V5.

If you need anymore PM or email me jeremy.jackson@hadleygreen.co.uk (I've got one or two Defenders )

I don't mind the arches but I cant help but think it needs an enormous set of tyres to match them. If they've been riveted on then they'd most likley stay as I don't want to be getting into arsing around repairing panels etc.

Appriciate your post!

chilly wrote:

for me he says he gone to the trouble of replacing the engine (and wire brushing and sealing chassis) but then couldnt be bothered sorting out a wire or hose he says he caught putting it in and the quick easy fix for the thermostat gauge that is quick and easy and cheap but hasnt done

makes me wonder what else he hasnt bothered with
also somethng really off with thoose wheels looks like it would roll over haha

I'll question that plenty, good to know it's a cheap quick and easy fix though!

Yeah the wheel's really don't do it for me in the slightest, but they're easy enough to change Current: 06 RR Sport HSE TDV6, Bonatti grey, black leather. Defender 90 pick up. Vito 110cdi

Previous: Mercedes CLS, BMW 330cd M sport, Nissan 200sx, Impreza STi, EP3 Civic Type R

chilly wrote:

for me he says he gone to the trouble of replacing the engine (and wire brushing and sealing chassis) but then couldnt be bothered sorting out a wire or hose he says he caught putting it in and the quick easy fix for the thermostat gauge that is quick and easy and cheap but hasnt done

makes me wonder what else he hasnt bothered with
also something really off with those wheels looks like it would roll over haha

James @ Hadley Green LR wrote:

There's a few of us who've had that itch! Sound advice from Jeremy.

Mine was once upon a time very similar to the one you're going to look at, although 309Tdi.it was a Caledonian Blue basic pickup on white steel wheels.

James

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That's a great looking vehicle, would love something like that.

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RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)

I'll be sure to check everything thoroughly, the lad I'm taking is also an mot tester so he knows where to be looking etc.

So if I'm paying less than 3k it's an alright deal, asking as its not a shed? Current: 06 RR Sport HSE TDV6, Bonatti grey, black leather. Defender 90 pick up. Vito 110cdi

Previous: Mercedes CLS, BMW 330cd M sport, Nissan 200sx, Impreza STi, EP3 Civic Type R

Sub 3k is fine, as long as all ok! Have a good drive first

I'm not very current on prices etc but I think you should be able to find a half decent one for £3k, avoid the TD as it has a bad rep (although I had one for a few years with no issues) but 200 or 300Tdi are pretty solid engines.

Great fun to drive. --------------------------------------------------------
RRS TDV8 Black/Black (Gone)
RRS TDV8 Stornaway (Gone)
RR Vogue TDV8 (Gone)
RRS 4.4V8 (Gone)
Defender 110 300tdi (Stolen, much missed)
RR Vogue V8 P38 (Gone)
LR 90 TD (Gone)

I bought it

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